ERNIE CLEMENT NEWS

No concussion or fractures Clement did not suffer any fractures and is not dealing with any concussion symptoms as a result of a hit-by-pitch in the face during Monday's game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholso...

Impact It was a scary situation when Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph Ty Madden fastball, but the infielder has managed to escape with merely a lip laceration and contusion. Projected to be the Blue Jays' primary third baseman this season, Clement should be considered day-to-day.

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Exits after HBP in face Clement was removed from Monday's game against the Tigers after being hit in the face by a pitch, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Clement was struck by a 91.3 mph fastball from Ty Madden and walked off the field with a trainer while holding a bloody towel to his face. The Blue Jays should provide an update on Clement's condition later Monday. Clement is expected to open the season as Toronto's primary third baseman.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Atop depth chart at third base Clement is the favorite to begin the season as the Blue Jays' starting third baseman, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Toronto's affinity for utility players likely means Clement won't stay at the hot corner, however -- the 28-year-old saw 41 games at shortstop last season in addition to 96 at third base, and he has prior experience at second base and in left field as well. Clement slashed a passable .263/.284/.408 in 2024 with 12 homers and 12 steals over 452 plate appearances, but he'll be pushed for playing time by Will Wagner, Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger and others as the Jays look for more offense from their lineup.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays 'perfect trade' idea would swap Ernie Clement for $22 million starter | Sporting News The Toronto Blue Jays can land a veteran for their rotation by giving up a high-upside infielder in this potential trade idea.

JANUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gets $1.975 million from Toronto Clement agreed to a one-year, $1.975 million contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact In his first full major-league season, Clement slashed .263/.284/.408 with 12 home runs and 51 RBI over 452 plate appearances while also swiping 12 bags. The 28-year-old doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so he remains in a good position to open the season as the Jays' primary third baseman.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement's solo home run (12) | 09/27/2024 Ernie Clement crushes a solo home run to left field, trimming the Blue Jays' deficit to 9-4 in the bottom of the 4th

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • MLB.COM

Three hits in loss Clement went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Batting second Sunday and getting another start at shortstop in the absence of Bo Bichette (finger), Clement continued a strong September that has seen him slash .292/.301/.389 in 18 games with a homer, two steals, four RBI and 10 runs. The 28-year-old infielder should retain a regular spot in the lineup over the final week of the season, and he's positioned himself for a prime role in the Blue Jays' 2025 plans.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays play the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Boston Red Sox aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ernie Clement hangs on for nifty catch | 09/22/2024 Ernie Clement gets a glove on a line drive and bobbles it before hauling it in for a nice catch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ernie Clement's RBI single | 09/22/2024 Ernie Clement knocks a single into left field and Tyler Heineman scores to tie the game in the top of the 7th inning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting Saturday Clement is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

Impact Clement will get Saturday off after making nine consecutive starts for Toronto. In his place, Leo Jimenez will play shortstop while Davis Schneider plays the keystone. Clement is 11-for-38 (.289) across his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement's sprawling play | 09/20/2024 Ernie Clement makes a sprawling stop at shortstop and throws to second for the final out of the 3rd inning

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ernie Clement's RBI infield single | 09/17/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • MLB.COM

Crosses plate three times Tuesday Clement went 2-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Mets.

Impact The 28-year-old infielder's hot bat has kept him in the lineup in September. Clement has five multi-hit performances in eight games to begin the month, batting .324 (11-for-34) with a double, a triple, a homer, a steal, two RBI and eight runs. He could get squeezed for playing time once Bo Bichette (calf) comes off the IL, but for now Clement will continue bouncing between shortstop and third base while getting regular at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt fans 8 against former team, Schneider drives in 2 as Blue Jays beat Mets 6-2

Davis Schneider hit a two-run triple, Chris Bassitt struck out eight against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Mets 6-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves rally to beat Blue Jays 4-3 in the 11th, move into a tie with Mets for final NL wild card

Sean Murphy’s infield ground ball with the bases loaded scored a sliding Eli White in the 11th inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied for a gritty 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jay...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ernie Clement's RBI double | 09/07/2024 Ernie Clement skies an RBI double to deep left-center field, extending the Blue Jays' lead to 3-0 in the top of the 4th

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ernie Clement's barehanded play | 09/06/2024 Ernie Clement makes an excellent barehanded grab and throws in time to record the out

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • MLB.COM

Ernie Clement dives on third base for the out | 09/03/2024 Ernie Clement flashes his athleticism at the hot corner, fielding a grounder and diving on third base for the out

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Homers Sunday Clement went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

Impact Clement had the Blue Jays' only extra base hit of the afternoon and was the only player in the lineup with more than one hit. Clement took Bailey Ober deep in the opening frame and later singled and stole in the eighth. The 28-year-old finished with 17 RBI in 27 games in August and also now has three steals over his last six starts. For the year, he's slashing .261/.284/.423 with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 39 runs, 11 steals and a 9:33 BB:K in 361 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement's solo homer (11) | 09/01/2024 Ernie Clement rips a solo homer to left-center, putting the Blue Jays up 1-0 in the top of the 1st

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Royce Lewis hits go-ahead 3-run homer in 8th, lifting the Twins past the Blue Jays 4-3

Royce Lewis hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting rest Saturday Clement isn't in Toronto's lineup Saturday against Minnesota.

Impact Clement will get a breather Saturday after going 7-for-37 (.189) with two homers and eight RBI across the Jays' last 10 games. His absence will allow Leo Jimenez to pick up a start at shortstop and bat ninth.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in run, swipes bag in win Clement went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Thursday's win over Boston.

Impact Clement went hitless in his first two at-bats before driving home Addison Barger with a double in the top of the sixth to extend Toronto's lead to two runs. The shortstop would later add a single and steal his 10th base of the season, giving him his seventh multi-hit performance this month. Clement has now driven in nine runs over his last 10 games, though he's batting just .216 (8-for-37) over that stretch.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ernie Clement's RBI double | 08/29/2024 Ernie Clement rips a double down the left-field line, scoring Addison Barger and extending the Blue Jays' lead to 2-0 in the 6th

AUGUST 30, 2024 • MLB.COM